Oysters?

[that_guy]

I'm 98% sure these are Oysters, but a bit more confirmation has never hurt anyone!

One thing I haven't figured out how to show you via photo is the odor of these shrooms...once they invent scratch and sniff I'll definitely upgrade for ya. But moving on...they smell like Black Licorice. I read that this is an indicator that they are indeed oysters, but again...another set of eyes has never hurt anyone.

I did crack open the stem on one, and 3 little white worms with black heads rolled out and slowly died on the tanneau cover of my truck. I've noticed on here this is also common in Oysters.

[Deitz Dittrich]

sure look like oysters to me.. be sure you are picking them off hard wood, supposedly the ones picked off evergreen can make you sick..

[that_guy]

yep, they came off of a downed oak. Thanks Deitz

[NoWiser]

Can I ask you what part (northern or southern) of the state you found these in? I've had my eyes open all spring for them, but nothing yet. Last year I found my first oysters and they were delicious! But, I only found one batch. I feel like they should be easier to find, but I struggle with them! Maybe this will be the year I figure them out.

[Deitz Dittrich]

NoWiser I find them in wet areas.... river bottoms or near swamps seem best.. Also if you know of an area that had storm damage. I seem to do best on trees that are still somewhat standing but dead.

[Matt Breuer]

For sure oysters...

Up here they just started after that last rain. They really pop after a heavy downpour. I too think they are tough to see, despite being a nice puffy cloud on a dead tree..

[that_guy]

I found these in Eastern Sherburne County...Central MN. Actually on a log just off the parking lot! LOL

[NoWiser]

Thanks guys, I might have just the spot! Very low, cool, and damp with tons of downed and dead trees of varying species. I found it morel hunting and it seemed too damp for them, but I'll have to check it next week if I get a chance to see if there are any oysters in there!

Good luck out there everyone! Morel season might be winding down, but mushroom season as a whole is just getting started!!

[Matt Breuer]

Agreed, the best is yet to come! Can't wait for some lobsters in the fall!